MAT Clinic, RN - PRN

Summit Pacific Medical Center • Elma, WA

11d • $40 - $56 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care for patients receiving Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for opioid addiction and is responsible for improving the care of the patient population across health, substance abuse and mental health treatment, promoting patient activation and empowerment for shared decision-making in treatment, and encouraging healthy behaviors, self-management of health, mental health, and substance abuse conditions.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Clinical experience with a substance use disorder treatment, preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Washington State Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledge of nursing principles and procedures; knowledge and skill in techniques of good patient care.
• Ability to cultivate effective working relationships and work in collaboration with providers, other health care professionals, managers, and patients.
• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to learn and effectively use electronic medical records and other systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and effective nursing care to MAT Clinic patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individual nursing care, as clinically appropriate.
• Conducts nursing procedures, therapies, tests, and services, as ordered by members of the medical staff and within scope of training.
• Monitors the health status, treatment progress, and medication adherence of MAT patients.
• Provides direct medical care and support to patients, as well as medical support to buprenorphine prescribers.
• Duties include patient screening, medical assessment, substance use assessment, care coordination and planning, education on medication use, relapse prevention, support for an individual’s self-management and referral to appropriate services.
• Conducts motivational interviewing to patients in crisis, provides patient, family, and community education regarding OUD, recover resources, and overdose prevention.
• Performs on-the-spot care coordination for MAT clinic patients to connect them to community resources during walk-in clinic hours and appointments.
• Performs data collection and entry to support grant, quality improvement, and consortium initiatives.
• Documents patient encounters, including HPI, exam, assessment, and plan, working in partnership with the provider.
• Maintains complete and accurate records.
• Participates in quality improvement programs and initiatives.
• Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned.
• Adapts to changes in the work environment: Asks clarifying questions and/or provides constructive input in a professional manner.
• Builds and maintains working relationships: Maintainseffecveworkingrelaonshipswithsupervisoranddirectco-workers.
• Creates positive experiences for patients, customers and co-workers: Consistently provides a level of service that meets or exceeds SP standards.
• Demonstrates ongoing learning & development: Pursues opportunities to increase mastery of assigned functions/tasks and develop new skills.
• Exhibits effective work skills: Demonstrates initiative; successfully performs advanced job duties.
• Facilitates Teamwork: Actively engages in team activities.
• Fosters an environment of trust: Role models integrity by consistently doing the right thing.
• Supports SP mission, vision, and values: Develops awareness of departmental contribution to mission, vision and strategy. Participates in department strategies and tactics.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical
• Prescription
• Dental (including Orthodontia)
• Vision
• Healthcare FSA and daycare FSA
• Daycare subsidized benefit
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Generous employer 403b match contributions for retirement
• 457 retirement account for additional funds
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Committees to participate in such as Spirit Team
• Beautiful on-site gym for employees
• Instructor led fitness classes for employees, including Yoga, Kettlebells and Bootcamps
• Walking trails on site

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees